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When a Business Partner Breaks the Deal
May 20, 2026
In the Czech Republic, a contractual penalty applies even without proof of actual damage, so a few days' delay can trigger a penalty worth several percent of the whole deal — but…
How to Register in the Lobbyist Registry and Who Must Register?
May 20, 2026
A company that regularly meets with MPs or officials to influence legislation must, since 2025, register in the Czech lobbyist registry (RELOB), or face a fine of up to CZK 1 mill…
Disclosure Letters in M&A
May 20, 2026
A disclosure letter protects the seller of a company from damages claims by explicitly carving out exceptions to the warranties given in the purchase agreement – without specific,…
Protecting Equity Value Between SPA Signing and Closing in M&A Deals
May 19, 2026
Between signing the purchase agreement and the final payout, the value a seller actually receives can shrink significantly due to an earn-out, escrow, or working capital adjustmen…
MiCA, DAC8, DORA and Travel Rule
May 19, 2026
As of 1 July 2026, crypto exchanges must hold a valid MiCA licence from the Czech National Bank or stop offering services. The DAC 8 directive was due to apply from 1 January 2026…
GDPR Compliance Without Red Tape
May 18, 2026
A missing or inadequate data processing agreement with a processor, such as a cloud provider or payroll service, is itself a GDPR violation carrying a fine of up to €20 million or…
Sole Trader vs Ltd (s.r.o.) for E‑Shops
May 18, 2026
For an online supplement store earning CZK 500,000 a year, running it as a sole trader pays off far better than through a limited company – the difference in take-home money excee…
Family Care Benefits in Czech Employment Law
May 17, 2026
An employee caring for a child under 15 has a legal right to request shorter working hours, and if the employer rejects the request without written justification of serious operat…
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Risks of Shareholder Invoicing in Czech Companies
May 16, 2026
If a shareholder invoices their own company for activities falling within its line of business, the tax office will usually reclassify it as dependent employment and assess back t…